Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Babcock; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Barrow-in-Furness. This pivotal role involves leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, improving processes, and engaging stakeholders while delivering on national defense projects. The position offers career growth opportunities and relocation support. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion in creating a secure future for all.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader in Manufacturing Engineering in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience on complex large-scale industrial build programs.
• Understanding of manufacturing enablement and modern techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Engineering Managers on submarine programmes.
• Focus on data and stakeholder engagement to assure business process.
• Drive improvement in manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Influencing Skills

Organisational Skills

Motivational Skills

Understanding of Manufacturing Tooling

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent (ideally in manufacturing or sub discipline)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Barrow-In-Furness - Onsite

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Working with deployed Manufacturing Engineering Managers on all three submarine programmes to allow them to progress the Manufacturing Engineering mandate
• Focusing on using data and stakeholder engagement, to assure the business that Manufacturing Engineering are conducting enablement activities in line with business process
• Driving improvement in how the business deals within flight change, manufacturing process and tooling requirements
• Responsible for supporting the Head of Manufacturing Engineering submarines and providing an assurance position to the bae systems manufacturing director
• Influencing internal and external stakeholders
• You may be aligned to the core Manufacturing Engineering function team working with deployed Manufacturing Engineering Managers on all three submarine programmes to allow them to progress the Manufacturing Engineering mandate

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrable experience as a leader in Manufacturing Engineering in a highly regulated industry
• Demonstrable experience on complex large-scale industrial or defence build programmes or experience in a highly regulated industry
• Degree qualified in STEM or equivalent (ideally in manufacturing or sub discipline)
• Highly capably at influencing senior stakeholders and delivery focussed teams
• Understanding of manufacturing enablement including modern techniques and processes
• Good understanding of manufacturing tooling and the role of Manufacturing Engineering within this space
• Excellent team organisational and motivational skills
• Experience in a senior governance role with and or an understanding of auditing would be an advantage
• Experience in capability acquisition and or new technology insertion would be an advantage
• Experience in APQP would be advantageous

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing team:

As a part of the Manufacturing team, you will be working with other Manufacturing Engineering Managers to drive progress within the Manufacturing Engineering function. You will be involved in the manufacture of a world-class product for the Royal Navy and more importantly be part of the national endeavour for the continuous and ongoing protection of the nation. You will be presented with career opportunities within the function and into the wider business. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the operations of BAE Systems Submarines whilst being trusted to use your skills and experience to influence decisions. We offer relocation support packages across all submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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